In wake of a disastrous avalanche that killed 13 people at Mount Everest, the Discovery Channel has reportedly announced that it is cancelling its "Everest Jump Live" special.
The move comes just as the network had decided on the date for the special, where climber Joby Ogwyn was to ascend the summit before making a death-defying leap in a specially designed wingsuit, New York Post reports.
Meanwhile, Ogwyn and the channel's seven-member NBC production crew, who were present on the mountain when the avalanche struck, escaped unhurt, while preparing for the special, which was scheduled to air on May 11.
Network exec. Laurie Goldberg said that in light of the overwhelming tragedy at Mt Everest and respect for the families of the fallen, Discovery Channel will not be going forward with Everest Jump Live.
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